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Harkand Atlantis (Photo: Harkand)

Harkand Wins North Sea Subsea Installation Campaign

Nevis S67 well at the Beryl field and a Beryl midline disconnect scope under the contract. The company also supported Apache with phase 1 of the Aviat development which included preparation work and platform tie-ins of the newly installed Aviat flowline.     Harkand Europe managing director David Kerr said, “In this low barrel price climate, our strong reputation for quality and operational efficiency is proving to be particularly appealing to operators in the region.   “Being selected for Apache’s latest campaign builds on the strong relationship we have established

Siem Spearfish (Photo: Harkand)

Harkand Mobilizes Vessel for Premier Oil in UKCS

with a deck layout specifically designed to increase the efficiency for mobilization and demobilization, it is equipped with a 250 tonne AHC offshore crane with 3,000m of wire and two heavy workclass Triton 4000 meter XLS ROVs and can accommodate a crew of 110. Harkand Europe managing director David Kerr said: “Solan is an important development and is expected to contribute to the UK economy for the next 20 years. It is also a potentially challenging project in terms of the variable weather conditions anticipated West of Shetland. “The safety and welfare of the offshore workforce

David Kerr (Photo: Harkand)

Harkand Secures Decommissioning Work in UKCS

is being undertaken by the Harkand Atlantis includes barrier testing at 13 trees, removal of production and gas lift spools at trees and towhead ends along with power and control jumpers and mattress recovery. The works also involves flooding and disconnection of a 4” gas import flowline. David Kerr, managing director of Harkand Europe said: “Removal of subsea infrastructure can be challenging and this contract reflects our well-established and successful track record for decommissioning activities such as inspection and survey, valve operations, mattress removal, pipeline cutting and

Go Electra (Photo: Harkand)

Harkand Completes First Campaign for BG in Caribbean

scans, free span pipeline rectification work, subsea control module change outs, and the supply and installation of anode pods and clamps at various locations throughout the North Coast Marine Area (NCMA) and East Coast Marine Area (ECMA) of Trinidad and Tobago. Harkand Europe managing director David Kerr said, “The success of this campaign was down to the collaboration on board the Go Electra with our personnel working closely with BG Trinidad & Tobago to ensure the work was delivered safely and effectively. It is a testament to this collaborative working relationship that only five days&rsquo

Harkand Da Vinci.

North Sea Oil: Harkand wins Maersk Oil North Sea Deal

from Harkand’s Aberdeen office. The contract covers well tie-ins, structure installation, piling, flexible flowline lay, flexible riser installation, pre-commissioning, riser recovery, decommissioning and general inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) work. Harkand Europe managing director, David Kerr said: “By utilizing both our sister DSVs, we will provide a robust and fully flexible approach to executing both planned and unplanned interventions and we will work closely with Maersk to ensure safe and successful campaigns.” The Harkand DaVinci and Harkand Atlantis are both equipped

White to Lead Harkand Engineering Services in Europe

construction and project management experience, having worked for other major contractors on various high profile subsea pipeline scopes of work from design through to fabrication and delivery in the North Sea. He will be based in Harkand’s European headquarters in Aberdeen, Scotland.   David Kerr, managing director, Harkand Europe, said: “We are excited to have someone of Alan’s calibre taking up this brand new position to grow our capabilities.   “With Alan’s talent and wealth of technical and management experience in the oil and gas industry, I am confident

Credit: David Dodds

Harkand Charters ROV Support Vessel in North Sea

TAQA’s U.K. business. The project includes structural inspection at the Harding, Cormorant Alpha, North Cormorant, Tern and Eider assets, as well as the inspection of various pipelines, dredging works and mattress installation and the associated project management and engineering support. David Kerr, managing director of Harkand in Europe, said the Surf Ranger has a long-established track record of working in both the U.K. and Norwegian sectors of the North Sea. Harkand performs subsea inspection, repair and maintenance. The group was launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis

Harkand Da Vinci: Photo courtesy of the owners

New North Sea CNR Contract Requires Second Harkand Vessel

through the award of this campaign.  Having both the Da Vinci and its sister vessel the Atlantis operating in the North Sea will also provide our customers with the level of flexibility that they demand whilst positioning us for the next stage in building our business in the region,"” said David Kerr, managing director of Harkand Europe. John Reed, Harkand’s chief executive officer, added: "“We continue to see strong growth across our global operations and have a planned programme of investment in place to support our ambitions going forward."   "“This includes expanding

(L-R) Colin Forbes, Kevin Gorman and John Ewen (Photo: Harkand)

Harkand Makes Several Senior Appointments

International. He will be responsible for all group legal matters. Ewen, an industry veteran with more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, was most recently division manager for Saipem Ltd in Aberdeen. His expertise in subsea projects will see him support managing director David Kerr in Harkand’s European operations. The Group was launched in February 2013 through the merger of Iremis, Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) and Andrews Survey following investment by Oaktree Capital Management. Employing 750 people at bases in Aberdeen in the U.K., Dubai in the Middle East

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